# Timely Reviews
**Vendor:** Timely  
**Category:** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)  
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 485
## About Timely
The world’s first automatic time tracking app, developed by Vikings in Norway. Timely helps 5,000 companies across 160 countries stay connected with their workforce and report accurately on their business – covering payroll, project management, team management and capacity planning. By automating timesheet admin, Timely frees teams for the important work that matters. Offering strict user-level privacy by design, it's a tracking tool that employees actually trust.



## Timely Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users love the **automated time tracking** of Timely, as it significantly cuts down on manual tasks. (44 reviews)
- Users value the **time-saving automation** of Timely, greatly reducing manual tasks and enhancing productivity. (37 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **intuitive interface** of Timely, making it simple to track work hours efficiently. (29 reviews)
- Users love the **tracking capabilities** of Timely, making timesheet management effortless and efficient. (19 reviews)
- Users love the **automatic tracking** feature of Timely, effectively reducing manual time management tasks and enhancing productivity. (16 reviews)
- Features (15 reviews)
- Time Management (15 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **efficiency** of Timely, enjoying seamless time tracking and effortless log management throughout their day. (14 reviews)
- Memory Function (11 reviews)
- Reporting Features (11 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users report **time tracking issues** , including inconsistencies and complications with project categorization, affecting overall usability. (16 reviews)
- Users face **time management issues** with Timely, as the AI misinterprets tasks, leading to inaccurate timesheets. (9 reviews)
- Users express frustration over the **limited features** of Timely, leading to decreased accuracy and reliance on AI for timesheets. (7 reviews)
- Users are disappointed by the **missing features** , like streamlined PDF generation and calendar integration for daily tasks. (6 reviews)
- Users find Timely's **task management too passive and rigid** , leading to inaccurate reflections of their efforts. (4 reviews)
- Users find the **pricing high** for small teams, wishing for a more affordable version tailored for individuals. (3 reviews)
- Users experience **data inaccuracy** with Timely, as AI fails to capture true work activities, leading to erroneous timesheets. (3 reviews)
- Expensive (3 reviews)
- Limited Customization (3 reviews)
- Project Management (3 reviews)

## Timely Reviews
  ### 1. Timely: Flexible Tracking and Easy Integration

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Gianfranco R. | Content Marketing Strategist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 14, 2025

**What do you like best about Timely?**

I especially like the fact that I can record my activities and confirm them when I have the time to do so, rather than being forced to do it while performing individual tasks or at the end of each task. I can also make these recordings cumulatively after a long time. Additionally, I can review my recordings and possibly modify them. Timely allows me to deduce some activities, such as offline ones or phone calls, which interrupt the flow but I can still see them thanks to the gaps in the log, and I can mark them manually.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

I didn't have a very good experience with the AI-based automatic recognition system because it makes aggregations that I don't recognize, perhaps because I haven't classified the tasks very well and therefore I'm not helping the system in this regard.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use Timely to track activities without having to remember to log them every time. I can confirm them when I have time, review and modify them. It also helps me deduce offline activities, saving me time and preventing errors.

**Official Response from Andrea Neri:**

> Thank you for your great feedback! We’re glad Timely’s flexible tagging fits your style and helps you stay organized. We appreciate your suggestion about report editing and will keep it in mind as we improve. Thanks for being part of the Timely community!

  ### 2. AI-Driven Time Tracker That Boosts Efficiency

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Carrie D. | Creative Director, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 12, 2026

**What do you like best about Timely?**

I really appreciate the automatic time tracking in Timely that helps with my project and volunteer activities. The ease of transferring project time to QuickBooks for billing is a huge plus. I love how Timely's AI can automatically sort and categorize my work, which saves me hours each month. The Memory tool is fantastic because it tracks everything and allows me to review what's recorded without worrying about forgetting anything. It's also great that I can export my timesheet in a way that smoothly transfers to QuickBooks. Overall, the AI categorization and task description capabilities are major improvements over my previous experience with TimeCamp.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

I would like to change the task description that AI generates and have the AI learn from it. Sometimes, the AI can't quite determine what I am working on. An integration where timesheets automatically connect to the Time Tracking in QuickBooks would be immensely helpful as the current QuickBooks integration only works with invoicing but I have other line items in QuickBooks to add to invoices so I can't invoice through Timely.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use Timely for automatic time tracking, transferring project time to QuickBooks. Its AI sorts and categorizes my tasks, saving hours each month. The Memory tool improves efficiency by tracking work without needing manual input, ensuring nothing is missed. Initial setup was fairly easy.

  ### 3. Ingenious, efficient and effective time tracking system

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** David K. | President, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 20, 2022

**What do you like best about Timely?**

Two things: First their people, from technical support to customer service, were responsive, friendly, inquisitive and helped with both the tools and their effective utilization. Second is the memory.ai engine. It works. After a short period of clarifying what events were important - and which weren't important, memory picks up the important things and makes reviewing and recording time very efficient.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

I have some concern that they are early-stage and at some point a very smart big company will acquire them and ruin the great service and product that they have created - and are creating.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

First, I track my time more consistently because it's more efficient to do so. Given efficient and consistent recording of time and accuracy of the classification of how I use my time, I can now invest in analyzing how I use my time. I have seen some areas where I waste time, how much of my work is non-billable, when I choose a fun activity versus a useful activity, etc. Since I am analyzing my time, I am improving my efficiency and effectiveness.

  ### 4. Great Time Tracker with Some Navigational Challenges

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Kim D. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 23, 2026

**What do you like best about Timely?**

I like that I don't have to think about Timely much. It's been working in the background, which is really helpful for logging my time accurately. Plus, if I'm ever audited, I can prove what I've been working on or where I was. This feature makes it easier for me to raise invoices for the time I spent working on things. Overall, it has been sitting on my browser and working seamlessly without needing much attention.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

I really find it difficult to understand how you organize things. I'm a clinician pivoting into consulting work, and I've not really known how to build for time in that way. And so I find it difficult to navigate projects versus tasks and just how to bill. It was difficult because I didn't understand what a project was and what a task was. And as a sole trader, I found it tricky to use. Also found it a little bit difficult to share with my executive assistant who was virtual at the time.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use Timely to track my activities, generate invoices, and audit time to see where I lose it. It's been great for logging my time without thinking about it, helping me prove my work audits.

  ### 5. AI-Driven Time Tracking Boosts Accuracy and Ease

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Al M. | Founder / Shareholder, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 16, 2026

**What do you like best about Timely?**

I find Timely really valuable because it uses AI to automatically track what I'm doing and determines the tasks I did for each client. This feature saves me time as I don't need to remember to start or stop a timer or try to recall what was done last week. It's significantly easier to use, which means more hours get logged, making our margin tracker more accurate. Every member of our team has given it positive reviews, mainly due to how much time it saves us. Plus, the initial setup of Timely was very easy.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

The Google Calendar integration can occasionally go wrong. For a small number of people, it's picking up appointments and reminders set by their colleagues, not them.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use Timely to track team hours for client profitability. It saves time by automating task tracking with AI, reducing manual entries. It's easier to use, leading to more hours logged and accurate margin tracking.

  ### 6. Fantastic system for dealing with time reporting

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Iain S. | D, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 05, 2022

**What do you like best about Timely?**

Time reporting is generally considered to be a real drag.  Timely does its best to help by automating Time reporting and recording activities.  Memory shows us what we've been working on and for how long - applications, files, emails, URLs and locations.  Memory entries can be converted into Time report entries.  We use Tagging to categorise time entries which makes analysis much more powerful.  Technical support is quick, friendly and useful.  We've looked at numerous different platforms; Timely is a standout leader in this area.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

There are very few downsides to using Timely.  Memory can get confused when generating automatic time entries but the benefits of having a full detailed record of what you've done massively outweighs that.  It's a platform that gets constant updates and sometimes those changes can break some of our ETL routines but that's usually quickly fixed.  The API is simple and comprehensive so the ETL issues are now a thing of the past.

**Recommendations to others considering Timely:**

I'd recommend Timely for any organisation that depends on accurate, detailed time reporting.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

No-one likes doing time reporting but Timely takes away a lot of the pain.  We charge for our time and Timely helps us produce better, more detailed and more accurate time based invoices.

  ### 7. Timely - The King

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jitesh G. | Software specialist, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2023

**What do you like best about Timely?**

The interface and the way Timely works are great. It’s easy to use without any difficulties, and it’s genuinely fun to operate. It also doesn’t make us feel overly watched or monitored, which is definitely a big plus.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

To be blunt, there’s really nothing negative I can say. Everything just feels better overall, and I genuinely don’t see any loopholes or problems. So I’d say there isn’t anything I dislike about it—if anything, that’s exactly what I like most about it.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I think Timely has been a huge help. It tracks data very easily, and it’s also simple to differentiate the data and export it when needed. I also like that you can make personal changes to fit your preferences.

**Official Response from Sarah  Roberts:**

> Hey there Jitesh! 🌟 We're so glad to hear that Timely has been an amazing and hassle-free experience for you. It's great to know that you find the interface intuitive and easy to use, while also feeling comfortable and in control. We appreciate your feedback, and if you ever have any suggestions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. ⏰💪

  ### 8. Effortless Time Tracking with a Clean, User-Friendly Interface

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Parth M. | sr software engineer, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 24, 2025

**What do you like best about Timely?**

Timely offers a clean and user-friendly interface that makes time tracking simple and efficient. The automatic time tracking feature is especially helpful, as it reduces the need for manual entries and ensures accurate tracking of work activities. The timeline view provides great visibility into how time is spent across tasks and projects, which helps improve productivity and planning.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

While Timely is very useful, there are times when the automatic tracking requires manual adjustments to ensure accuracy. Additionally, some advanced reporting and customization options could be improved to better suit more complex project needs. The pricing may also feel slightly high for small teams or individual users.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Timely helps eliminate the hassle of manual time tracking and reduces errors in reporting work hours. It improves transparency across projects, makes billing and payroll more accurate, and helps teams better understand how their time is being used. Overall, it saves time, improves accountability, and supports better decision-making.

  ### 9. Essential for Accurate Billing and Time Tracking

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Design | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 17, 2025

**What do you like best about Timely?**

I use Timely for my interior design business, and I love that I can log hours per project phase because that's how I bill for client work. It really helps take the guessing out of estimating my fees because I can look back and have clear hours logged per project. This is super beneficial when clients ask if I charge hourly or a flat fee. I also find it so helpful that Timely runs as a background app while I'm on the computer. If I forget to log hours, I can look back and use the tracking to see where my time went, which reassures my clients that their investment is worth it. Additionally, the initial setup of Timely was very easy.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

Project reporting can be cumbersome at times, and if it were simplified, it would help save time. The report organization could be simplified.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use Timely to track billable hours, removing guesswork from fee estimation and providing clear logged hours. It reassures clients of their investment's value and runs in the background, letting me check how time was spent if I forget to log hours.

**Official Response from Andrea Neri:**

> Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to hear that Timely is helping you stay on top of time and budget for your interior design projects. If anything ever comes up or you have ideas for how we can improve, we’re always happy to hear from you!

  ### 10. Very good time tracker with great usability.

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Hannes D. | Advocaat, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 23, 2023

**What do you like best about Timely?**

I still love the lay-out. It gives a great overview.

**What do you dislike about Timely?**

Before, I used to go to projects, timesheets and then generate a pdf with an overview. Now you need to go to reports and I find it a little bit more difficult to generate a pdf with the fields to be seen in the pdf to be selected.

**What problems is Timely solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Timely is always solving problems that occur in a very timely manner. With the chat function, Timely is easily reachable. 

Timely makes time and budget trakcing a lot easier and also gives you a nice overview of the hours that you performed which is useful for own use too.


## Timely Discussions
  - [Number of user per team](https://www.g2.com/discussions/number-of-user-per-team) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [Is there a way to have Timely always ignore a specific piece of software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-have-timely-always-ignore-a-specific-piece-of-software) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [How can I make tags more custom and easy to use for multiple projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32170-how-can-i-make-tags-more-custom-and-easy-to-use-for-multiple-projects) - 2 comments, 1 upvote
  - [At times i get too busy to compile my tasks into projects, does timely have a feature to auto group like items for my review into projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31136-at-times-i-get-too-busy-to-compile-my-tasks-into-projects-does-timely-have-a-feature-to-auto-group-like-items-for-my-review-into-projects) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [Limitation of projects.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30897-limitation-of-projects) - 1 comment, 1 upvote

- [View Timely pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/timely-time-tracking/reviews/timely-review-3255461?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-18+12%3A30%3A00+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=1ce01f91-6722-43bc-a662-816f3d74ba28&secure%5Btoken%5D=8d1e8d69bcb1cb84467488e34d2ce0c26e48b7e1250585c0e39ca60ff87596a2&format=llm_user)
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## Timely Features
**Automation**
- Process Automation

**Cost Tracking**
- Identification
- Allocation
- Standard Costs

**Logistics**
- Dashboards & Reporting
- Data Collection
- Lanuguage Options

**Time Tracking**
- Ease of Completing Timesheets
- Tracking Time to Project/Task
- Billable Time Rate Management

**Management**
- Schedule Creation Tools
- Schedule Management
- Employee Leave Management
- User Access
- User Role Access
- Employee Information
- Employee Information Automation

**Client Invoicing**
- Invoice Creation and Delivery
- Electronic Payments
- Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition

**Monitoring**
- Regulations Enforcement
- Compliance Monitoring
- Integration

**Mobile Time Tracking**
- Time Tracking

**Administration**
- Business Tool Integration
- Workflow
- Automated Reminders
- Policy Compliance Management
- User, Role, and Access Management

**Platform**
- Reporting
- APIs / Integration
- Internationalization
- Performance and Reliability
- Mobile User Support

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